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MIKE SUPPORTS CANCER CHARITY EVENT
Dateline: 03 April 2010 Reporter: Kerry Johnson
Mike and Jackie Hallowell attended a charity event on
Saturday to support one of the nation’s most worthy
causes: Macmillan Cancer Support.
The event was organised by John Coulthard, manager
of the Back Bull public house in East Boldon, Tyne &
Wear. Mike and his writing partner Darren W. Ritson
have written in some detail about the ghosts said to
inhabit the place in their Book Ghost Taverns, but Mike
wasn’t interested in hunting down the spirits of the
departed this time - only helping to raise money for
Macmillan.
“John and the others have done a magnificent job in
organising the event” said Mike, “and I’ve been bowled
over by the generosity of the patrons. It looks to me like
everyone has dug deep into their pockets to help”.
Mike and Darren W. Ritson have donated several
signed copiers of their books to be auctioned at a
similar event to be held on Saturday 10 April, and a
number of well-known artists have also donated paintings.
“I think as many people as possible should turn up to
support the event next Saturday”, Mike added. “Cancer
is something that touches each and every one of us in
one way or another”.
Saturday to support one of the nation’s most worthy
causes: Macmillan Cancer Support.
The event was organised by John Coulthard, manager
of the Back Bull public house in East Boldon, Tyne &
Wear. Mike and his writing partner Darren W. Ritson
have written in some detail about the ghosts said to
inhabit the place in their Book Ghost Taverns, but Mike
wasn’t interested in hunting down the spirits of the
departed this time - only helping to raise money for
Macmillan.
“John and the others have done a magnificent job in
organising the event” said Mike, “and I’ve been bowled
over by the generosity of the patrons. It looks to me like
everyone has dug deep into their pockets to help”.
Mike and Darren W. Ritson have donated several
signed copiers of their books to be auctioned at a
similar event to be held on Saturday 10 April, and a
number of well-known artists have also donated paintings.
“I think as many people as possible should turn up to
support the event next Saturday”, Mike added. “Cancer
is something that touches each and every one of us in
one way or another”.
Kim Burlison, John Coulthard, Claire Champion and Mike Hallowell
at the first Macmillan Cancer Support event at the Black Bull
at the first Macmillan Cancer Support event at the Black Bull
And we have a winner! Mike presents a signed copy
of his book to the successful bidder at the auction.
of his book to the successful bidder at the auction.
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